Associate -Warehouse Operations
About The Position
Good people, working with good people, for our common good. Sound good? KeHE-a natural, organic, specialty and fresh food distributor-is all about "good" and is growing, so there's never been a more exciting time to join our team. If you're enthusiastic about working in an environment with a people-first culture and an organization committed to good living, good food and good service, we'd love to talk to you! The Associate, Warehouse Operations is responsible for accurate, efficient, and proper receiving and preparation of shipments to our customers in the distribution warehouse. Responsibilities may include forklift operation, receiving, stowing, picking, packing, shipping, inventory management of products to meet KeHE's customer's needs. The Associate, Warehouse Operations will work in a single process path (department) reporting to an Operation's Supervisor who will provide direction to meet the department and customer's needs. The position may require the use of one piece of lift equipment to accomplish tasks and have an opportunity for additional process support leadership training. KeHE Portland is looking for Warehouse Dry Order Selector - Come join the TEAM! Start time: 8:30amShift: Monday-Friday New Hire Pay: $22.85Growth Opportunity after 60 days probation period Cooler Differential: $1.00 Freezer Differential: $1.50 Fun Facts: Weekly Pay Referral Bonus Quarterly Bonuses (team driven) Quarterly Bonuses for Perfect Attendance TRAINING & GROWTH At KeHE, we're dedicated to investing in your growth from day one. We provide hands-on training with a variety of warehouse equipment and cross-training across multiple roles and zones, ensuring you develop the skills and flexibility to succeed. With a focus on safety, quality, and teamwork, we're creating an environment where you can grow, advance, and build a strong future together. As an employee-owned company, we also offer associates the opportunity to receive shares of company stock, helping you build a solid foundation for retirement in a workplace where passion meets purpose to drive our shared success.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required,
- Requires availability to work weekends, holidays, dayshift and overnight schedules
Nice To Haves
- A minimum of one year of experience in a food distribution or warehouse atmosphere preferred.
- A minimum of one year of experience operating powered warehouse industrial equipment
- Forklift(s), driving triple pallet jacks, stock pickers, etc.…
- Must have the ability to communicate well with internal customers and management.
- Must have the ability to follow safe warehouse working practices, as instructed
- Must have the ability to efficiently work independent of direct supervision within the warehouse.
- Preferred experience using a warehouse management system (WMS) and other systems to track performance
Responsibilities
- Must maintain attendance in accordance with policies.
- Maintain safe work practices in the warehouse.
- Maintain safeguards of confidential warehouse company information.
- Match product description with label description.
- Build pallets within the warehouse according to customer guidelines.
- Maintain production standards, while minimizing errors.
- Other warehouse duties and special projects as requested.
Benefits
- Benefits after 30 days
- Health/Rx
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
- Supplemental life insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Paid sick time
- Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
- Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
- Holiday pay for company designated holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
